Sunswept Sand 8003-16C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DEB58E, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Crème from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEB58E · 8003-16C
Sunswept Sand
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sunswept Sand Technical Profile
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Sunswept Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunswept Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSunswept Sand
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyVanilla Crème
Vanilla Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Leather
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Friar Tuck
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honey Nougat
Behr
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nutmeg Glow
PPG
Very similar
Bagel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tea Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunswept Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunswept Sand
#DEB58E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBBA77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunswept Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunswept Sand Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sunswept Sand.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunswept Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunswept Sand have?
Sunswept Sand by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunswept Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunswept Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunswept Sand are Vanilla Crème by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spaghetti Squash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Natural Leather by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunswept Sand's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sunswept Sand?
Sunswept Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunswept Sand's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.